Pool Condition
The 'pool' is an old fiberglass spa. Apparently it is a 2nd
generation spa which doesn't have much life left. Be warned.

Dates Visited:

Trash Levels:

Bug Levels:

05.13.03

light

none

Water Clarity:
Clear

Visibility:
Low-Moderate

Odor(s):
Strong Sulfer

Wildlife Sighted:
Deer
& Badgers

Seasonal Notes
Seasonal road open from May 1st through
December 1st.

Camping NotesThere are a few primitive sites near the
springs (not very private). Also many other official
camping opportunities and additional primitive sites accessible from the
main road.

Briefings

05.13.03
Bowery is a cracked (but still holds water) fiberglass spa built into a
deck next to the East Fork of the Salmon River near a National Forest
Guard Station. On the deck you will find two plugs inside a bucket...
you'll need all 3 items for an optimal soak. Put in the plugs, then use
the hose that transports hot water from the source above to fill the spa.
Once full, (which takes up to an hour) you will need to either wait for it
to cool off enough for a soak or use the bucket to bring in cold water
from the river. All in all, this was a nice soak once everything was in
order, great scenery and no people around were also plusses. The smell of
sulfur is strong in the water emitting from the hot spring.Rating: B-

No Soap, Shampoo or BIO-Soap/Shampoo
Allowed in Hot Springs! Avoid Being Fined!

Public hot springs are not bathing facilities
and do not have 'plumbing' like that of commercial, improved hot springs. Soap and shampoo (including biodegradable soap and shampoo) do not completely breakdown
naturally. This pollutes our water systems (ingested by fish, animals, humans)
at or near the source. This is also illegal in most wilderness and public lands areas.